User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AIK 3022R

[. . . ] 24 Metal grille at the back of the appliance . 35 Guide to the appliance a Alarm off button and indicator light b Temperature display c Super freeze button and indicator light d On/Off and temperature selector dial a Frost free system b Freezer tray c Freezer drawers with freezer calendar d Marker system for frozen food 4 Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. [. . . ] Using the isolation plate increases energy savings considerably. ^ Take out the third drawer down and push the isolation plate in under the second drawer. This "switches off" (isolates) the drawers below. 16 Freezing and storing food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, check ­ that the packaging is not damaged, ­ the use-by date, ­ the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop. The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than -18 °C. ^ Buy frozen food once you have finished the rest of your shopping, and wrap it in newspaper or use a cool bag or cool box to transport it. ^ Store it in the freezer as soon as possible. Never re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing ­ The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals. ­ The following types of food are not suitable for freezing: Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears. ­ To retain colour, taste and vitamin C, vegetables should be blanched after they have been trimmed and washed. ^ Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the glass cold plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible. Freezing and storing food ^ Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen. When freezing, make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost. Use the markers to indicate the type of food being frozen, and turn the dials to the appropriate number to show the month in which it was first placed in the freezer. Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: ­ in a microwave oven, ­ in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, ­ at room temperature, ­ in the refrigerator (the cold given off by the frozen food helps to keep the food cold), ­ in a steam oven. Freezer calendar The freezer calendar on the freezer drawer gives the length of time which various foods can be stored for effectively. Where the storage time given on the packaging differs, follow the advice on the packaging. Marker system for frozen food The marker system serves as a reminder of how long food has been stored. Each freezer drawer has two slide markers with dials. The months are represented on the dials as 1 ­ 12. Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands. Fruit should be defrosted at room temperature in its packing, or in a covered bowl. Most vegetables can be cooked while still frozen. Just put straight into boiling water or hot fat. [. . . ] ^ Unscrew upper hinge pin c using the spanner supplied and refit on the opposite side. ^ Put covers b back on again from behind and then push them firmly into place from the front. ^ Remove spacer d with a screwdriver and refit it on the opposite side. ^ Remove plug e from the door bearing bush in the door and refit on the opposite side. [. . . ]